Pearl Surface

As pearls are cultivated in ‘live hosts’, the vast majority have some sort of natural marks much like humans. The number and severity of those marks reflect the grading and the price. It is rare to have perfectly spotless pearls however as even a very minute mark could be found on most.

We use a combination of descriptive wording and lettering for our pearls. Description and GIA Terms refer to the Gemmological Institute of America’s pearl grading system.

As pearls vary somewhat, we may also put written qualifiers for additional description.

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Is Absolute Pearls a pearl jewellery specialist?Yes – We are a leading premium online pearl specialist based in the UK and trading since 2003. Contact 0151 625 7688 or service@absolutepearls.co.uk

What are freshwater pearls?What used to be known as the ‘rice krispie’ pearls of the 1980’s have transformed to rival the famous Akoya pearls. Freshwater pearls are cultured in hand sized mussels in lake farms and are known for their wide range of shapes, sizes, colours and quality. We offer a large range of Chinese freshwater pearls from amongst the best available.

What are baroque pearls?Baroque pearls are non-symmetrical pearls. They offer attractive and interesting free form ‘nugget’ shapes and allow you to wear fabulous pearl jewellery for a lot less spend than round pearls.

Do you supply a Certificate Of Authenticity and Warranty?Each pearl jewellery purchase comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and 12 month Warranty.

Can I request a shorter or longer version of a necklace or bracelet?Yes, we offer free custom shortening of most strung items. (Allow extra 1 to 2 weeks in Nov. and Dec.) Just request in the checkout order notes (The spare pearls are provided and returns are still eligible). For longer versions, please email your request first before placing order. Pro-rata charges apply and returns eligibility is item dependent.

Can I have a different clasp?Email or call for advice. (In Nov. & Dec. this can delay dispatch by a week or two).

Are your pendant necklaces available without chains?Yes, if you wish to purchase without a chain, please email or call us for the ‘without chain’ price.

Do you offer a free Presentation Case?All products have photographs showing the presentation cases they are presented in free of charge. Many of our deluxe products come in an exquisite wood style case to ensure superior presentation.

Do you offer a gift wrapping and message service?Yes, gift wrap service is available on request at checkout.

Will you send a gift direct to the recipient for me?Yes we can, both in UK and overseas. Enter their details in the ‘delivery address’ field in the checkout. Don’t forget to request gift wrap and a message also.

Is your sterling silver and gold hallmarked?All our precious metals are hallmarked at an UK Assay Office in line with UK Legislation. Items under the hallmarking thresholds are stamped by the manufacturing factory. Most of our 925 solid sterling silver jewellery is rhodium plated for tarnish resistance and enhanced quality.

Can I change the colour, pearl shape or other aspect of your products?Yes, in some cases. Just complete our feedback form or call us for advice.

Can you help me to match with something I already have?If you are trying to match with an existing piece of pearl jewellery, please email a photo of your item or call to discuss colour matching.

Are your prices fully inclusive?Our prices are fully inclusive of UK VAT and UK Delivery. EU and international deliveries require additional postage available at checkout. VAT will be deducted for international shipments.

Are your pearl sets cheaper than buying individually?Regular prices of our pearl sets are typically around 5% less than buying individually. It may sometimes be less expensive to buy individually if a component is on sale.

What if I have any special requests?Any requests about your order can be entered in the checkout order comments. (example requests: Shorten to 16", delay dispatch until Tuesday) Call or email us with any pre-order requests.

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